William Henry Edwards, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Henry Edwards

American entomologist

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1822

Place of Birth: Greene County, New York, United States

Date of Death: 04-Apr-1909

Profession: writer, zoologist, lepidopterist, academic

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William Henry Edwards (March 15, 1822 – April 2, 1909) was an American businessman and entomologist.
He was an industrial pioneer in the coalfields of West Virginia, opening some of the earliest mines in the southern part of the state.
He was also a prominent naturalist specializing in the study of butterflies.
He wrote The Butterflies of North America, a three-volume treatise that is highly regarded for its scholarship and the quality of its illustrations.